VICE MAGAZINE: THE LIMITS OF FICTION BY MAURICIO ALEJO

Mauricio Alejo is known for his intriguing, conceptual still lifes. Chronicled in the most recent issue of Vice, he presents photos shot in several of his apartments throughout the years (12 in the past 15 years) He never intended them to be autobiographical, but, they have unwillingly become a personal memorabilia of sorts. MORE

ACHIM LIPPOTH FOR TARGET: INTRODUCING CAT & JACK

Kids being themselves is one of the greatest gifts of childhood, and Achim Lippoth is chosen by clients for his ability to capture them being themselves in front of the camera, no small feat. He is famous for his print work, but Achim does an increasingly amount of directing work as well, putting his skills to bear in the motion world. His latest work for Target and Cat & Jack shows the spirited innocence of his subjects, and their honest feelings about fashion. MORE

FRUIT OF SUMMER BY ADRIAN SAMSON

It’s currently the middle of summer for the northern hemisphere, and the oppressive warmth can seem never ending. Adrian Samson cools off his viewers with a few slices of the refreshing watermelon. Bright and colorful, Adrian’s still lifes are appetizing and the perfect fit for the summer heat.

THE MAGIC OF THE SILVER SCREEN BY MAURICO ALEJO

Mauricio is an expert at capturing the moment of action, and he brings his skills to bear in the latest campaign for Cinepolis, focused on the candy and concessions available at their theaters. Mauricio’s images easily translate the excitement of the movies to the concessions. MORE

THE BUNK BEDS BY MAURICIO ALEJO

In this delivery for The New York Times Magazine. Mauricio Alejo evokes the magic and glory portrayed in author Zachary Fine’s narrative of an otherwise mundane piece of furniture, the bunk bed. In his masterful account, Fine recounts how a bunk bed became the central piece of his apartment – a place where social life and dreams alike combined with memories brought about by lengthy and pleasurable talks with cherished dozing off friends.

THINK PLASTIC BY MAURICIO ALEJO

Mauricio is drawn to the evanescent, trivial nature of plastic, whether plastic bags or utensils – the small amount of material that they comprise, the almost inaudible crackling sound the bags make, and more. His series of images here are an attempt to communicate and share the experience Mauricio has with plastic, and, as in much of his work, creates beauty and sculpture from normal, easily overlooked objects we encounter in our daily lives. MORE

PATTERNS BY ADRIAN SAMSON

Inspiration can come from anywhere, and BRANSCH artist Adrian Samson discovered his latest in a few old patterns from some old Burberry patterns. Seen from straight above, they resemble abstract paintings. Adrian’s skill with still lifes gives the patterns a strong, graphic look. MORE

Skala Sikaminias BY ADRIAN SAMSON

The first step to the EU, Skala Sikaminias is a small village in Greece, next to the beach where the refugees from Syria land. They arrive everyday by the thousands, and leave behind around half a million life jackets. These are collected straight after arrival and then they are taken to a landfill. BRANSCH artist Adrian Samson saw something in the lifejacket landfill, and his images provide a new perspective on the issue, giving familiar objects a graphic, abstract life. MORE

The reluctant father by Phillip Toledano

BRANSCH artist Phillip Toledano chronicles his journey as a new father, from misery to joy, in his series “The Reluctant Father.” Warm and intimate, Phil’s images capture the highs and the lows, and provide an intriguing insight into his life. MORE

BRANSCH NEW YORK WELCOMES SARAH ILLENBERGER

Sarah Illenberger is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Berlin working at the intersection of art, graphic design, and photography. With a focus on analog craftwork using everyday items, Sarah is renowned for creating vivid, witty images that open up new perspectives on seemingly familiar subjects. MORE

Clear by Petrus Olsson

Airport security can be long and tiresome, but together with BBDO New York, BRANSCH artist Petrus Olsson created the images for a partnership between Visa and Clear, which lets travelers skip the normal long waits. Petrus’s images are seamless and arresting, typical of his work. MORE

If you build it, they will come … Won’t They? by Ofer Wolberger

BRANSCH artist Ofer Wolberger was commissioned by The New York Times to illustrate their story on the University of Cincinnati and its investment in architecture. A prolific architecture photographer, Ofer creates amazing images of buildings across the globe, both exteriors and interiors. Here, his keen eye results in clean, eye-catching images. MORE

Days with my father by Phillip Toledano

One of his best known works, BRANSCH artist Phillip Toledano’s series Days With My Father is a chronicle of the last three years of his father’s life. The images of his father in this time are honest and personal. He excels at capturing life from the grasps of death, with poignant and arresting results. MORE

Maybe by Phillip Toledano

In his series Maybe, BRANSCH artist Phillip Toledano contemplates the possibilities for his future. Prompted by the death of his mother in 2006, Phillip decided to confront an uncertain future instead of wait helplessly as he was carried to it. MORE

On clothing by Mauricio Alejo

Since the beginning of 2015, BRANSCH artist Mauricio Alejo has been a regular contributor to the New York Times Magazine, illustrating their monthly column, “On CLOTHING,” a review that examines not what is currently fashionable, but rather ubiquitous and iconic garments that have helped define the cultural zeitgeist of our time. His latest installment focuses on the army jacket. Mauricio’s unique, atmospheric images present the jacket as something familiar, yet at the same time, new and intriguing. MORE

CANINE FOOD PYRAMID BY MAURICIO ALEJO

BRANSCH artist Mauricio Alejo provides a spin on the traditional food pyramid in his latest work for Pedigree. The concept, clean and lighthearted: your dog doesn’t know any better, but you can take care of them by providing the right nutrition. Mauricio’s work, subtle and humorous, was the perfect match for the idea. He used a wide variety of props, included items actually chewed by real dogs! The result: a dog-approved food pyramid.

CHEW U BY ACHIM LIPPOTH

BRANSCH artist Achim Lippoth was once again chosen by Ogilvy to shoot their latest Gerber’s campaign. Achim is able to easily connect with babies and children alike, and uses those skills to great effect for Gerber – his tiny subjects’ happiness and enthusiasm radiate through the image.

EXISTE LO QUE TIENE NOMBRE BY MAURICIO ALEJO

BRANSCH artist Mauricio Alejo was recently invited to participate in Existe lo que tiene nombre: Contemporary Photography in Mexico, an exhibition investing the current state of contemporary photographic practices in Mexico. MORE

Opportunity by Mauricio Alejo

For BRANSCH artist Mauricio Alejo, despite as much structure as one might add to a photo shoot, one of the key elements in photography remains chance. According to him, “No matter how controlled a shooting is, as a photographer, you always welcome the unexpected into your images. MORE